LaBagh Woods offers great recreational, aesthetic and ecological value to the people of Chicago, and serves as a habitat for migratory birds and diverse wildlife. The privately owned, wooded property at 4357 W Bryn Mawr is a seamless addition to the forest preserve and contributes to the quality of life and property values that the families of Sauganash and neighboring communities enjoy.

We were dismayed to learn that in spite of strong community opposition, the City Council voted to rezone...

LaBagh Woods offers great recreational, aesthetic and ecological value to the people of Chicago, and serves as a habitat for migratory birds and diverse wildlife. The privately owned, wooded property at 4357 W Bryn Mawr is a seamless addition to the forest preserve and contributes to the quality of life and property values that the families of Sauganash and neighboring communities enjoy.

We were dismayed to learn that in spite of strong community opposition, the City Council voted to rezone this land from POS-1 (Regional or Community Park) to RS-1. This will allow developers to strip this land of its trees and wildlife in order to construct single family homes.

We believe that to divest the people of Chicago of even a single parcel of forested land should be as unthinkable as privatizing a stretch of the lakefront. The parcel in question, though privately owned, provides great value to the community and the region as undeveloped open space. We therefore ask that you sign this petition to express your concern and opposition to development at this location. We further ask that you reach out to your elected City and County officials to voice your opposition to the development, and urge them to work with the community and the owner of the parcel to reach an equitable compromise.

by BRIAN NADIG and KEVIN GROSS and A Facebook photograph shows that Alderman John Arena (45th) attended a May 11 Cubs game with other elected officials, contradicting his statement to reporters that he parked at the 19th (Town Hall) Police District Station near Wrigley Field so that his 75-year-old mother would not have to walk too far.

I have a bunch of sod I cut out this weekend stacked up right inside the fence next to my garbage cans in the alley behind the 4400 block of Narragansett. There are some really good rolls, and a ton of smaller pieces, that can be used to patch big or small areas. Note that a lot of the good rolls are towards the bottom, so if you dig a little, you'll get to most of the good rolls. I...

I have a bunch of sod I cut out this weekend stacked up right inside the fence next to my garbage cans in the alley behind the 4400 block of Narragansett. There are some really good rolls, and a ton of smaller pieces, that can be used to patch big or small areas. Note that a lot of the good rolls are towards the bottom, so if you dig a little, you'll get to most of the good rolls. I am just trying to get rid of it without having to bag it for the garbage people, so feel free to come by and take it. I plan to put a sign up tonight, but as described above, if you drive west on Montrose, turn right on Narragansett, turn right on Sunnyside, then turn immediately right into the alley and drive down a bit, you will see the sod stacked up on the right right inside my fence. Take as much as you want, all of it if you can.

When news broke last week that a proposed affordable housing development on Chicago's Northwest Side had likely been put on hold, Ammie Kessem, a Republican candidate for state representative, vowed on Facebook that it wasn't the end of the story. Democrats, Kessem wrote, would pay for pushing the plan - including 45th Ward Ald.

by BRIAN NADIG The fate of a controversial mixed-income housing proposal in Jefferson Park remains uncertain after the Illinois Housing Development Authority last week did not approve low-income housing tax credits for the proposal. "We are still reviewing our options at this point," said project developer Joshua Wilmoth of Full Circle Communities.

Subsidies, programs and promises have a cost. As those costs rise taxes are raised. When the net is widened, costs increase So taxes are raised. When the taxes and costs become too much to bear, people and companies cut back, move, or fold. Then meaningful economic development...

Subsidies, programs and promises have a cost. As those costs rise taxes are raised. When the net is widened, costs increase So taxes are raised. When the taxes and costs become too much to bear, people and companies cut back, move, or fold. Then meaningful economic development takes a hit which results in less incoming revenue. As things become "unaffordable" for those remaining, they leave or get in line for subsidies. Which of course reduces revenue and increases costs. So taxes are raised.....

Being unsustainable is built in to the Illinois constitution, so, why stop with this? Unsustainable is a word not in Illinois politicians vocabulary as long as the words "added/increased revenue/taxes exist. Sadly, a 5 yr old can see the math problem here and are honest enough to give an accurate answer.

by BRIAN NADIG Alderman John Arena (45th) has pledged to bring 50 Chicago Housing Authority-sponsored apartments to the 45th Ward by the end of his term in the spring of 2019. Arena and six other aldermen recently signed the pledge as part of an effort that they say will help end segregation on the North and Northwest Side.

For those who think that the 5150 N. Northwest Highway mixed-income development is not being used as a political wedge issues or that the NIMBY side is made up of only locals and does not have the support of "outsiders", please read the Pro-Public investigation stories released today:

For those who think that the 5150 N. Northwest Highway mixed-income development is not being used as a political wedge issues or that the NIMBY side is made up of only locals and does not have the support of "outsiders", please read the Pro-Public investigation stories released today:

"Just a few months ago, the mayor gave remarks criticizing efforts to create the first affordable housing for veterans and people with disabilities in Chicago’s 129-year-old Northwest Side neighborhood of Jefferson Park. The mayor to date, has refused to support the...

"Just a few months ago, the mayor gave remarks criticizing efforts to create the first affordable housing for veterans and people with disabilities in Chicago’s 129-year-old Northwest Side neighborhood of Jefferson Park. The mayor to date, has refused to support the 5150 N. Northwest Highway project. The 5150 development represents the first Chicago Housing Authority supported housing on the far Northwest Side, ever, within a community that has historically fought bitterly against the integration of CHA housing since the 1960s, when Dr. King marched in Chicago’s Gage Park and Fred Hampton was spit on in Jefferson Park for marching for open housing. Residential segregation of the far Northwest Side of Chicago has always been purposeful.

The mayor supports giving taxpayer dollars to persons of means who want to live in safe communities, with good schools and access to one of the best transit hubs in the city, but refuses to support affordable, accessible and integrated housing for lower-wage individuals and families to live in the same communities. We need a mayor willing to construct inclusive housing programs and practices for all of Chicago’s neighborhoods, to end residential segregation once and for all.

CITY HALL - A key city panel approved the construction of a seven-story, 297-unit luxury apartment complex near the Cumberland CTA Blue Line station in a 7-1 vote on Thursday despite the objection of Ald. Anthony Napolitano (41st), who said residents of the 41st Ward did not want the project.

Ald. Napolitano is still the only elected alderman publically opposed to the proposed 5150 N. Northwest Highway mixed-income development in the 45th Ward, designed too house people with disabilities and veterans, Here is a Pro-Public Illinois investigation on the financing of those opposed to the development, including Ald. Napolitano: From...

Ald. Napolitano is still the only elected alderman publically opposed to the proposed 5150 N. Northwest Highway mixed-income development in the 45th Ward, designed too house people with disabilities and veterans, Here is a Pro-Public Illinois investigation on the financing of those opposed to the development, including Ald. Napolitano: From Pro-Publica Illinois:https://www.propublica.org/article/illinois-policy-institute-northwest-chicago-affordable-housingAmid Affordable Housing Dispute, Conservatives Seek a Home in Chicago

Groups tied to Illinois Policy Institute and talk show host Dan Proft back GOP candidates on city’s Northwest Side.(Excerpts):"Starting with the 2012 elections, some institute leaders began funding campaigns after a series of transactions involving other organizations and political action committees they formed, records show."

"The Illinois Opportunity Project, in turn, poured more than $1.7 million into political campaigns and committees across the state, according to election board records. "..."Some of the money from the Illinois Opportunity Project went to a pair of Northwest Side candidates for the Chicago City Council in 2015. John Garrido, a Chicago police officer running for alderman of the city’s 45th Ward, received $2,000, while Anthony Napolitano, a former police officer and firefighter vying to be 41st Ward alderman, got $3,000."..."In 2016, the Illinois Opportunity Project also loaned $325,000 to Liberty Principles, a political action committee founded and run by Proft. Liberty Principles spent more than $10.5 million in races across the state in 2015 and 2016, including about $118,000 backing Garrido. Proft didn’t respond to a request for comment. The 2015 results were mixed. In the 41st Ward, Napolitano upset an ally of Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s. But for the second time in four years, Garrido lost to John Arena, a self-described progressive who received significant backing from unions and liberal donors."

John Garrido (CPD Lt. John Garrido/Former losing 45th Ward aldermanic candidate John Garrido/Leading outspoken opponent of the Jefferson Park affordable housing project John Garrido/(Likely) fake EveryBlock name-user John Garrido) VIOLATED the city's Ethics ordinance, per a report released June 15,2017: See the list of names, John Garrido is number 28, on the list linked from this 6/15/17 City Press Release:https://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/ethics/provdrs/statements_of_financialinterests/news/2017/june/FIS-Viol-2017.html"June 15, 2017Employees and Officials Who Did Not Timely File Statements of Financial Interests

Employees and Officials who violated the Ethics Ordinance for failure to timely file 2017 Statements of Financial Interests"

City of Chicago :: Employees and Officials Who Did Not Timely File Statements of Financial Interests

Chicago Sun-Times story quoting Lt. John Garrido, posted today:Amid affordable housing dispute, conservatives seek a home on the Northwest Side, (Excerpts):"Some of the money from the Illinois Opportunity Project went to a pair of Northwest Side candidates for the Chicago City Council in 2015. John Garrido, a Chicago police officer...

Chicago Sun-Times story quoting Lt. John Garrido, posted today:Amid affordable housing dispute, conservatives seek a home on the Northwest Side, (Excerpts):"Some of the money from the Illinois Opportunity Project went to a pair of Northwest Side candidates for the Chicago City Council in 2015. John Garrido, a Chicago police officer running for alderman of the city’s 45th Ward, received $2,000, while Anthony Napolitano, a former police officer and firefighter vying to be 41st Ward alderman, got $3,000."..."In 2016, the Illinois Opportunity Project also lent $325,000 to Liberty Principles, a PAC founded and run by Proft. Liberty Principles spent more than $10.5 million in races across the state in 2015 and 2016, including about $118,000 to back Garrido. Proft didn’t respond to a request for comment.

"The 2015 results were mixed."..."Garrido lost to John Arena, a self-described progressive with backing from unions and liberal donors."

"Arena’s critics were unhappy about how he handled the long-dormant site on Northwest Highway"..."It was like, ‘How in the world was this guy allowed to get away with all this stuff?’ ” Garrido said. “That’s where it started for us.”..."The community meeting on Feb. 9, 2017, was tense. Outside the church, protesters railed against public and subsidized housing, chanting “No Section 8!”

Memorial Day 2018 is almost upon us and with it comes a hope that you will take some time to remember all of our servicemembers (women and men) who have given the ultimate measure of devotion to our nation. We also remember and provide comfort to their families for whom the pain of the loss of a loved one continues on.

Ready to join with each other to do just this? If so, here are 3 ways...

Memorial Day 2018 is almost upon us and with it comes a hope that you will take some time to remember all of our servicemembers (women and men) who have given the ultimate measure of devotion to our nation. We also remember and provide comfort to their families for whom the pain of the loss of a loved one continues on.

Ready to join with each other to do just this? If so, here are 3 ways you can be part of Memorial Day 2018, right here in our community. If you have questions about any of these, please ask - jac.charlier@gmail.com. I'll be at all three and look forward to seeing you there.

Note: This code is not unique and can also be entered in the FREE apps available forSimplyCircle in iOS and Android. The​ Portage Park School Community​ on SimplyCircle provides up to date info and reminders of what is happening...

Note: This code is not unique and can also be entered in the FREE apps available forSimplyCircle in iOS and Android. The​ Portage Park School Community​ on SimplyCircle provides up to date info and reminders of what is happening at Portage Park School. It is NOT a social network - posts only go in one direction: out to users. You will need an email address to sign up. We have over 550 members on the PPSC, please ​join today​ ​and make our circle complete!

You’re invited to a ​Kindergarten Orientation​ for Class of 2027 families onWednesday, June 6, 2018 at 4:15 pm. Enter at Door # 16 on Berteau.Please RSVP for this event online at: https://tinyurl.com/PPS2027OrientationRSVPThis event is intended for families with students who will be attending kindergarten at PPS in the fall. It is ok to attend if you have not registereed yet, but registration will not be done at this event. Any changes or updates to this event will be posted on the Portage Park School Community circle on SimplyCircle (see above) and on the school website.

Flags are requested to be placed at half-staff until sunset on Tuesday, May 22. Unable to lower your flag? Attaching a black ribbon to the top of a U.S. flag (see pic) is an acceptable alternative for flags that cannot be lowered to half-staff.

The full Presidential Proclamation is below. If you have questions or need more information, please reach out to jac.charlier@gmail.com.

Our Nation grieves with those affected by the shooting at Santa Fe High School in Texas. May...

Flags are requested to be placed at half-staff until sunset on Tuesday, May 22. Unable to lower your flag? Attaching a black ribbon to the top of a U.S. flag (see pic) is an acceptable alternative for flags that cannot be lowered to half-staff.

The full Presidential Proclamation is below. If you have questions or need more information, please reach out to jac.charlier@gmail.com.

Our Nation grieves with those affected by the shooting at Santa Fe High School in Texas. May God heal the injured and may God comfort the wounded, and may God be with the victims and with the victims’ families. As a mark of solemn respect for the victims of the terrible act of violence perpetrated on May 18, 2018, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby order that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset, May 22, 2018. I also direct that the flag shall be flown at half-staff for the same length of time at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighteenth day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-second.

...and for clarification, my "moniker" is related to my former role as a block club president for 2.5 years. So, "Statute Informed?" Yes, I know city statutes and many I have downloaded. That's a necessity when you're dealing with building owners, complaining residents, businesses, construction crews, 250 club members, etc. If one needs info, then it's good to be able to direct him/her to the source.

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It's probably not your ideal move-in box but Jewel Will give you an apple and orange boxes that have a top to them for free you just have to make a few trips call them up and they'll put them on the side for you

Preliminary agenda for state board meeting on low-income housing tax credits does not include proposal for 5150 N Northwest Hwy. Barring any late changes to the agenda, it is not clear what impact the lack of tax credits would have on the feasibility of the housing proposal for this year. The developer, Full Circle Communities, could not be reached for comment. Tax credits are often required for affordable housing developments. One local housing group has questioned the neutrality of the state board. http://nadignewspapers.com/2018/05/15/5150-project-not-on-preliminary-agenda-for-low-income-housing-tax-credits/

by BRIAN NADIG The proposed 75-unit housing development at 5150 N. Northwest Hwy. is not among the 26 projects which the Illinois Housing Development Authority plans to approve for low-income housing tax credits, according to a tentative agenda for the authority's May 18 meeting.

Daniel D-You are correct about our 'great alderman'. He is truly a politician at work and I think there is something behind this whole 5150 project to get all of these low income section 8 applicants into this building. There has to be some kind of kick back of some...

Daniel D-You are correct about our 'great alderman'. He is truly a politician at work and I think there is something behind this whole 5150 project to get all of these low income section 8 applicants into this building. There has to be some kind of kick back of some sort. These guys cannot ever be trusted b/c they could care less about public opinion. It will always be all about the $$$$ with these guys in power. They are really expert at creating smoke screens. I have to sometimes wonder how these guys sleep at night?? Probably better than the rest of us honest folks IMHO. Just my general opinion...

Preliminary plans for mixed-use development at Six Corners Sears site - Nadig Newspapers - Northwest Side Local Newspapers

by BRIAN NADIG The Six Corners site of Sears at 4730 W. Irving Park Road would be transformed into a "vibrant retail and residential destination" under preliminary plans announced Wednesday afternoon, May 16.

Does anybody know what happened on the eastbound Kennedy I-90 Sunday morning around 6 a.m.?

It happened just east of the Austin Ave exit and it appeared that first responders had the Kennedy completely shut down. Thankfully I was able to exit at Austin Ave to avoid the gridlock but others were not so lucky.

A solemn day of remembrance is now with us once again on Tuesday, May 15 for Peace Officers Memorial Day. The following announcement was released today by the American Legion.

Pursuant to Title 36 U.S.C. § 136, Congress requests the president to proclaim Tuesday, May 15, 2018, as Peace Officers Memorial Day and that the United States flag be displayed at half-staff in accordance to Title 4 U.S.C. § 7(m) to pay tribute to the local, state,...

A solemn day of remembrance is now with us once again on Tuesday, May 15 for Peace Officers Memorial Day. The following announcement was released today by the American Legion.

Pursuant to Title 36 U.S.C. § 136, Congress requests the president to proclaim Tuesday, May 15, 2018, as Peace Officers Memorial Day and that the United States flag be displayed at half-staff in accordance to Title 4 U.S.C. § 7(m) to pay tribute to the local, state, and federal law enforcement officers who serve and protect us with courage and dedication.

Unable to lower your flag?

Attaching this black ribbon to the top of a U.S. flag is an acceptable alternative for flags that cannot be lowered to half-staff.

Call expert super seal roofing & tuckpointing Co. 773-993-5668 and ask for Samuel. I've used them on a couple projects and they're great I've even recommended them to a few of my friends and they've all had great experiences with them also. Here's a link to there google listinghttps://g.co/kgs/KxD1xh

Is anyone else tired of listening to the young men who panhandle and play their drums at the corner of Wilson and Cicero. We call police and the Alderman's office every time they show up. If there are others who are fed up please call 911 and report them and Alderman Laurino's office and complain. Thanks for your help.

Winter is over, the weather is great and the North Branch Trail Alliance (NBTA) is excited to invite you to our first ride for 2018: "Icons of the Northwest Area"

Where: North Branch Trail When: Saturday, 19 May 2018, 11:30 am

We will start at Forest Glen Woods and the North Branch Trail (approx. 5400 N Forest Glen in Chicago). Riders will enjoy the beautiful North Branch Trail with stops at Superdawg, The Leaning Tower of Niles, Village...

Winter is over, the weather is great and the North Branch Trail Alliance (NBTA) is excited to invite you to our first ride for 2018: "Icons of the Northwest Area"

Where: North Branch Trail When: Saturday, 19 May 2018, 11:30 am

We will start at Forest Glen Woods and the North Branch Trail (approx. 5400 N Forest Glen in Chicago). Riders will enjoy the beautiful North Branch Trail with stops at Superdawg, The Leaning Tower of Niles, Village Creamery, North Park Village Nature Center & more! Enjoy pizza, beverages, and more with fellow cyclists at Chicago's favorite Marie's Pizza & Liquor.

This event is not to be missed!

We kindly encourage you to patronize the NBT Alliance business partners, so bring some spending money with you and show some love on Social Media. If you would like to volunteer at this or a future NBTA ride, we would love to hear from you!

NBTA Announces First Ride of 2018: "Icons of the Northwest Area" on May 19 #ChiNBT

Greetings Neighbors! Winter is over, the weather is great and the North Branch Trail Alliance (NBTA) is excited to invite you to our first ride for 2018: "Icons of the Northwest Area" Where: North Branch Trail When: Saturday, 19 May 2018, 11:30 am We will start at Forest Glen Woods and the North Branch Trail (approx.

Hope you enjoy the diaper cream, infant gloves and nasal aspirator you stole from my front door steps on Leland between Linder and Central (Saturday later afternoon). Hope karma bites you in the a&& for stealing items meant for a extremely congested 6 week old baby.

North Branch Trail Alliance of Greater Chicago Awarded “Advocate of the Year” by the Active Transportation Alliance (ATA)

The North Branch Trail Alliance (NBTA) of Greater Chicago is excited to announce that it was awarded the “Advocate of the Year Award for 2017” by the Active Transportation Alliance (ATA), Chicagoland’s leading voice for biking, walking, and transit. Steve Simmons, ATA Trail Advocacy Manager presented the award and said, “We’re grateful to be working closely with NBTA to advance trail networks...

North Branch Trail Alliance of Greater Chicago Awarded “Advocate of the Year” by the Active Transportation Alliance (ATA)

The North Branch Trail Alliance (NBTA) of Greater Chicago is excited to announce that it was awarded the “Advocate of the Year Award for 2017” by the Active Transportation Alliance (ATA), Chicagoland’s leading voice for biking, walking, and transit. Steve Simmons, ATA Trail Advocacy Manager presented the award and said, “We’re grateful to be working closely with NBTA to advance trail networks along the river. Trails strengthen economic development and provide users with lasting cultural experiences. NBTA has made a valuable contribution to trail development by hosting bike rides, partnering on workshops, and joining the Chicago River Trail Coalition.”

Jac Charlier, NBTA President said “For NBTA to receive this recognition of the local economic development work we are doing that’s helping our neighborhood downtowns from Albany Park to Mayfair, Forest Glen to Edgebrook, to Niles, Morton Grove, Glenview and beyond, speaks to the value of moving from mostly seeing bike trails for ‘health and hobby’ to understanding them as real economic drivers for our small businesses.” Charlier said that NBTA is currently seeking businesses as well as Chambers of Commerce interested in becoming NBTA 2018 Business Partners.

The next NBTA ride will be on Saturday, May 19 at 11:30 AM, with the theme “Icons of our Northwest Area.” More about NBTA at www.northbranchtrailalliance.com on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Our brown beagle doxi mix got out of our yard about 5 o'clock this evening and we can't find her. She was last seen by Nagel and Peterson. Her name is Lucy and she is wearing her tags. She is friendly but will be scared. Please call 773 960-6506.

I am looking for a person to sit for our dogs when we leave town, they are old so pretty calm, theylike a walk or two a day, then they need of course, food and water. Anyone? any suggestions? Thank you Cheers

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Our neighbors dog sit at their home. They seem to only take so many at a time so you will need to book in advance. The dogs all stay inside at night and are let in and out throughout the day. For all the details, email me through this site and, I will give you Sarah's phone number so you can call her. We are in Old Irving Park near Irving and Pulaski.

by BRIAN NADIG A plan to start installing a digital billboard on Monday, May 7, in the eastbound lane of traffic in front of the Mayfair Pumping Station, 4850 W. Wilson Ave., was not well-received at a May 2 community meeting.

Our Alderman voted against this deal when it was up in the city counsel. His hands are tied by the other Aldermen who approved this deal. Though I am not a fan of going down to 1 lane, this is what a compromise looks like. At least there will remain 2 way traffic through the area.

Immaculate Conception School 7263 W. Talcott is offering Summer Camp beginning Monday, June 11 - Friday, August 17, 2018. We offer sign up for a full week or any number of days per week. For more information or to request a registration packet please email Dawn LaVeau, Summer Camp Coordinator at frontdesk@icparish.net or call (224) 935-6868.

Hi neighbors! Does anyone have a soil tamper I can borrow? Willing to trade some farm fresh eggs! I'll need it for a couple days. Figured I'd ask around before I go out and buy one for a one time job. I'd like to try and get ahold of one today. Thanks!

On Friday, May 25th, veterans, family members and friends will come together to honor and remember those we lost at home and on the battlefield...and you/all everybody is invited to join in a 20 mile march (or as much as you can do) as part of the 5th Annual Ruck March 2018.

I'm putting together a Northwest Area Ruck March Team. If you are interested in joining, please contact me at Jac.Charlier@gmail.com. All ages welcome including strollers...the...

On Friday, May 25th, veterans, family members and friends will come together to honor and remember those we lost at home and on the battlefield...and you/all everybody is invited to join in a 20 mile march (or as much as you can do) as part of the 5th Annual Ruck March 2018.

I'm putting together a Northwest Area Ruck March Team. If you are interested in joining, please contact me at Jac.Charlier@gmail.com. All ages welcome including strollers...the Ruck March is family friendly. You do not need to be a veteran to be in the Ruck March.

About the hosting organization: Chicago Veterans is a local nonprofit organization founded by a group of local veterans, focused on empowering veterans to take control of their transitionthroughout life.

Has anyone experienced this? I have seen this on a weekly basis. JP Post Office says you need to put it in writing and submit to post office to have it stopped. The complaint form is pre-populated with this #1 complaint. This is absurd to have to submit this request in writing only good for 1 year. Is this something new? Any thoughts?

It is that time of year where school and enrollment is on the minds of many parents. Come see Pope Francis Global Academy and all that it has to offer! This great school boasts two campuses with superb academic curriculum and great community. A north campus tour will be held on Tuesday, May 1st. Make an appointment for a south campus tour. Any questions, call 773-892-2011 or email info@pfgacademy.org.

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Pope Francis Global Academy is an exciting faith-filled center of academic excellence delivering a strong core curriculum presented through a global lens. Our students are highly valued and feel at home. Our teachers are inspired by their faith and truly care for their students.

I would not send my child to Pope Francis. They can’t even keep a principal as he got fired after only being there a year. And the previous principal was only at St Tars for what about two years. Ever since the catholic schools merge it is no longer a nice neighborhood Catholic school and your really not getting a better education. I would consider the public schools. Or any of the other Catholic school. You have to trust me on this.

I VOTE for a new Library! Past several years majority has gone to street repavement. We did/do need it BUT we have one of the oldest/least desirable libraries in the city. Please put your vote for a new Library.

Read today about Carson's closing. Had a Carson's Gift Card sitting around since Christmas. Called Carson's to verify its worth. A recorded message announced that as of April 18, 2018, the entire Bon-Ton inventory has been purchased by a liquidation company and Carson's Credit Cards are no longer valid for use; but Carson's Gift Cards are still valid.

Liquidation firms win bid for The Bon-Ton Stores, all Carson's stores to close

Two liquidation firms are the victors of an auction for the bankrupt company's assets, after the retailer failed to find a bidder willing to continue operating the business. A bankruptcy court approved the sale and liquidation details after a hearing Wednesday. The Bon-Ton Stores Inc.

I love Carson's. Shopped there regularly. I like department stores. I like dealing with human beings. All these department stores closing. I don't even know what could replace the Carson's at the HIP or Sears at Six Corners. What's left? Sad.

Yeah, their sale prices are NOT that great; current designer piece on "Clearance" at Carson's is available for 40% less at Bloomingdale's!!

And Tic-toc ... re Carson's Gift Cards. The following is from Bonton's site: "GIFT CARDSCan I still use gift cards or gift certificates? ...Yes, gift cards and gift certificates will continue to be honored for a period of 10 days following the first day of store closing sales, inclusive of the sale commencement date. Following this 10-day period, only cash and nationally recognized bank credit cards will be accepted during store closing sales. Gift Cards cannot be returned for cashCan I still purchase a gift card or gift certificate? ...No, gift cards are no longer available for purchase."

*they don't provide definitive dates, but Carson's 'store closing sales' commenced April 20, 2018; so this Monday April 30 & Tuesday May 1 are the last day to use Gift Cards.

Hi! Has anyone installed artificial grass in their backyard? We have one big dog but the neighbors’ dogs come over to play. I’ve read that people have had trouble with the heat of the grass during the summer and a strong urine smell (despite rinsing the area). Can someone please share their experience? What company did you use? Thanks!

I heard there was a guy exposing himself around Austin and Eastwood. I believe that was monday morning, April 23rd. I don't know details but a policewoman told my mother-in-law's helper to stay inside.

Hi,Has anyone found a good resource for rain barrels? I brought this up a few months ago, but all the programs had expired. I spoke to our alderman's office and they haven't done this in a while. I see Home Depot, Amazon, etc. have them for about $80. Craigslist has some posts too, but I've heard they can be contaminated even if they are "food grade" material.

If this is a dead end, I've found these sites that look like a decent option.

A neighbor threw one out in the alley behind 4500 block of Lavergne and Laporte. It was still there this morning - and garbage day is Friday. It look exactly like the orange one pictured above and looks to be in good shape.

Noticed a few pieces of fascia are pulling away from below roof/above upstairs window. Looking for recommendations for someone to repair our bungalow in Jefferson Park. Reached out to a few places - either outside of their scope or possibly not a big enough job to meet their minimum price thus far. Still waiting to hear back from one. Thanks for any assistance!

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